By Homer H.R. No. 776 76R13918 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, April 30, 1999, marks the dedication of the Tippi 1-2 and Denver Pyle Pavilion, and this auspicious occasion provides a 1-3 fitting opportunity to recognize the myriad civic contributions of 1-4 these two esteemed individuals; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Known to many as "Uncle Jesse" from the popular 1-6 television show "The Dukes of Hazard," Denver Pyle became one of 1-7 the top character actors in the business and was a familiar face in 1-8 scores of television shows and movies during his lifetime; together 1-9 with his beloved wife, Tippi, he drew on his celebrity for the 1-10 betterment of society, raising millions of dollars for children's 1-11 charities across the land; and 1-12 WHEREAS, One of their enduring charities is the highly 1-13 successful "Uncle Jesse's Big Bass Classic" fishing tournament, an 1-14 annual event established in 1987 and held at Sanders Cove on Pat 1-15 Mayse Lake; Denver Pyle's Children's Charities Foundation was 1-16 formed in 1988 and distributes 100 percent of the funds generated 1-17 by the tournament to the benefit of the children of Lamar County, 1-18 which included more than $160,000 in its first decade of existence; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Since Mr. Pyle's passing in December 1997, Mrs. Pyle 1-21 has served as celebrity host of "Uncle Jesse's Big Bass Classic," a 1-22 tradition she will continue at the 12th annual tournament being 1-23 held in May 1999; and 1-24 WHEREAS, The philanthropic legacy established by Mr. and 2-1 Mrs. Pyle is truly commendable, and it is most appropriate to pay 2-2 tribute to them for their many significant efforts in behalf of the 2-3 children of Lamar County; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Tippi and 2-6 Denver Pyle Pavilion, honor the memory of Denver Pyle, and extend 2-7 sincere best wishes to Mrs. Pyle for continued success with this 2-8 worthy endeavor; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mrs. Pyle as an expression of highest regard by the 2-11 Texas House of Representatives.